WWE: The Attitude Era [Blu-ray]

This review is specifically for the blu-ray edition. WWE releasing a compilation blu-ray set of the Attitude Era is something that I've wanted for quite some time, and now that it's been done (twice, actually) I'm very happy with the overall output! The first disc of this set has a very brief, although painless documentary about the Attitude era which runs only 57 minutes. This works as a neat introduction to the real meat and potatoes of this set, which is seven and a half hours of various matches and vignettes of the Attitude Era. A lot of the matches are at the very least good, but the ones in the blu-ray Exclusives section (the entire selection encompassing only 85 minutes) are woefully short for the most part and overall pointless. There are two or three good matches in that section though, even if the longest match is only 12 minutes. One complaint I have is that on the first disc, there are 24 matches/vignettes separate from the documenary, and these are the main reason you'd buy this set, right? I don't know if this was a horrendous oversight or moronically intentional, but there is NO Play All option. You literally have to sit there and watch each individual segment with the remote in hand, ready to quickly Arrow Down and move onto the next segment. To do this for 24 individual items is tedious; not to mention the menu screen itself has an overly loud metal song that restarts itself every single time you go to the menu. Thankfully, the second disc doesn't have this issue. The "Play" option plays the entire main feature of the second disc, which is nine matches and two vignettes long - totaling two hours and forty minutes. From start to finish, this was a GREAT set of segments, even if two of the matches very quickly (and I mean in less than five minutes) devolved into entertaining fun as opposed to presenting a clear winner (Too Cool vs. D'Lo and The Godfather literally becomes a party, Hardcore Holly vs. Crash Holly gets "interrupted" by about 6-8 other wrestlers vying for the Hardcore Championship under Crash's 24/7 condition). Otherwise, the Buried Alive match was an absolute highlight, as was Rikishi vs. Val Venis, the very first Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match and the six-man Hell In a Cell for the championship. At the $20-22 price tag for eight and a half hours of nostalgic entertainment, you can't go wrong with this set. It's also worth noting that the WWF logo is NOT blurred out on this set, nor is the "WWF" dialogue bleeped or cut. Of course, not EVERY moment you remember from the Attitude Era will be presented here....but that's why there is a Volume 2 released (which I have yet to see). Heck, WWE could release a 15-disc blu-ray set of the Attitude Era and I'm sure something will be missing. Just take what's presented and have a grand time with it.

Before we go all nuclear on this dvd for lacking certain key moments and the documentary portion not meeting up to crucially high standards, this is actually an enjoyable better than nothing entertainment of one of wrestling's finest hours. Do I think it could have been made better? Maybe. But the dvd could be a whole heck of a lot worse. I think of it as a huge puzzle peace and then aquiring the era's pay-per-views are the missing pieces. The huge redeeming factor is the WWF logo isn't censored. Great moments and a good dvd with some obscure moments of the era and it's a nice way to get us anticipated for a possible volume 2.

Don't skip this release if you're familiar with the WWE. This two-disc Blu-ray collection contains a certain percentage of the Attitude Era that must be witnessed to be believed. It was a special time in history that's unfortunately now ancient and deserves more modern audiences to be appreciated more. However, it's only half of its history and contains some omitted and altered content that only remains in their original unedited broadcasting due to changes within and outside the company. But don't fret because your favorite Superstars and Divas are present in archived footage as you've remembered. Some of the most electrifying matches, promos and other once-in-a-lifetime experiences are available for repeated viewings. One of its most interesting additions is the documentary of this event featuring interviews and more that must be watched for full context. Aside some flaws, especially regarding blatant censorship, it's not something to leave out of your WWE collection since it's truly unforgettable and important WWE history.

What a great set or documentary to return to the era of attitude. Triple H, The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Undertaker, Mark Henry, The New Age Outlaws, The Acolytes, X-Pac, Kane, The Big Show, etc. were all outstanding during this era. Naked divas, GTV, sex and violence. No Holds Barred Matches, No Disqualification Matches, Last Man Standing Matches, Falls Count Anywhere Matches, First Blood Matches, Street Fights, Bra and Panties Matches, Steel Cage Matches, Ladder Matches, and TLC Matches all the matches that made this era special.

This is a worthwhile watch. Of course, it can’t all be summed up on 3 discs. I have several wrestling DVD sets from Attitude Era stars and still don’t have all the matches I want. It’s a little annoying, but it is what it is. The only downfall to this set and every set released by WWE is the blurring out and muting of ‘F’ in WWF. You get used to it after a while, but it’s absurd. And, the promotional ads on every disc that you can’t skip through.

This is a great collection of classic WWF attitude era memories. The documentary is too short in my opinion and could have used more insight from the talent that lived it. You still get good insight, but the documentary part of the collection could have been done so much better. The matches are great! You get a great collection of memorable matches and moments. It's nice that they mix up the interviews, promos, and matches. All in all this was a must buy on Bluray for me because the extra content is worth it.

Love the product. Definitely worth the price. The Attitude Era was probably the most entertaining timeframe in professional wrestling. Excellent purchasing process from the time ordered until I received it. Seller did great job.

Soddisfatto

Voici un coffret DVD exceptionnel ! L'ère Attitude est certainement la meilleure période de la WWE. Ce coffret contient un premier DVD documentaire explicatif qui intéressera autant les novices que les pros sur cette période (en sous titre français) ainsi que divers bonus. Sur les 2 DVD suivants, on retrouve les matchs (en VO ou VF au choix) les plus marquant de cette période ainsi que les storylines de l'époque. A que de nostalgie ! Retrouver un Hell in a Cell avec The Rock, Stone Cold, Kurt Angle, The Undertaker, Triple H et Rikishi ou un match TLC entre les Dudley, Les Hardy et Christian et Edge, c'est toujours un vrai régal ! Et tout cela avec les commentaires de Jim Ross et Jerry Lawler ou bien nos excellents Agius et Chérau ! Je vous le recommande grandement !

Geile Matches dabei! Manchmal nicht die beste gewohnte Qualität von den Bilder und Kamera-Einstellungen her, aber genial! Ich wußte nicht, daß so viele Matches, auch von den Original-Veranstaltungen z.B. nicht auf den Video, DVD oder nicht im TV gezeigt wurden! Matches mit Stone Cold, HBK, Mainkind, GOLDUST, usw. Das geilste Match überhaupt, das Match aus Kuwait mit BRITISH BULLDOG & OWEN HART VS THE UNDERTAKER & BRET HART - ein absolutes Highlight, ein lustiges Match, und der Undertaker zeigt, ungewohnt, mal richtig Technik und Schnelligkeit, und Humor! Die Stimmung, die da herrschte, war überwältigend und führte Gänsehaut herbei! Genial! Und beim Match ULTIMATE WARRIOR VS OWEN HART verlief irgendetwas nicht nach Plan! Auch viele AFTER-SHOW-MATCHES dabei, wo man sagt: " Schade, das wäre damals noch das "i" der ERA gewesen! Auch viele Kämpfe von den Touren aus DEUTSCHLAND dabei!!! Sollte man haben, als Fan dieser Zeit und auch als Fan dieser heutigen Zeit, denn hier kann man nochmal richtiges echtes WRESTLING sehen und erleben! Richtiges Entertainment! Schöne Storylines mit Hintergrund, tolle Gimmicks und Charakteren! Das war noch WRESTLING, wie es sein muss, wie man es liebt und lebt!!! Die Bild- und Ton-Qualität ist nicht immer ideal, und die Frage ist, ob man es nicht hätte aufbessern können?, aber die Atmosphäre von FRÜHER ist so auf jeden Fall spürbar!!! Trotz allem absolut empfehlenswert!!! Schön, daß man uns dieses Stück Nostalgie noch zukommen lassen hat, denn ein paar Leckerbissen, Schätze und Raritäten sind dabei!!! Matches u.a. HBK VS Mainkind von IYH IT'S TIME, HBK VS GOLDUST, IYH BURIED ALIEVE, RAW, NATION O. DOMIBATION MIT THE ROCK VS STONE COLD & UNDERTAKER & CACTUS JACK & TERRY CHAINSAW-CHARLIE FUNK, MSG-Show Triple H VS BIG SHOW, WALL STREET FIGHT - The Dudley-Boys VS Test & Albert, Steve Austin VS The Undertaker, Yokozuna VS The Sultan, LOD VS D-XXX, Owen Hart VS The British Bulldog in Berlin, usw.

Love this blu ray. Disc 2 and the extra features are better. Disc 1 is just story and commentating. As a wrestling fan this is amazing stuff. Some great matches and great stuff from the attitude era. Being a kid at the time this brings memories and have to say Wrestling at that time was as great as it will ever get. Blu Ray picture quality is super. Looks better than ever. Any wrestling fan needs to get this.

Sin duda, la Attitude Era es la mejor Era de WWE. Increíbles luchas, feudos, storylines, personajes, público, etcétera. Aparte, me pareció genial la portada inspirada en el Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Realmente, esa portada es lo que más me motivó a comprar el DVD.